A dramatic Israeli strike on Iran, with U.S. backing, has ignited more than just Middle East tensions. It signals a deeper geopolitical realignment, as Iran edges closer to Moscow and markets respond with eerie calm. Oil is spiking, inflation risks are rising, and Trump-era trade tensions are set to resurface.
Amid the volatility, our AAA Model highlights strength in gold, U.K., E.U., and China equities — and energy’s resurgence. The dollar’s decline is reshaping global capital flows — a structural shift that’s undermining the relative standing of U.S. assets in our model.
Markets may appear stable, but the strategic map beneath them is rapidly redrawing.
